ADI’s recognition and the value of Italian design
The prestigious recognition from ADI – Association for Industrial Design celebrates La Sportiva’s vision in elevating technical mountain gear to global icons of design and Made in Italy.
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The Lifetime Achievement Award and Ceremony at the ADI Design Museum
Entrepreneur Lorenzo Delladio, President and CEO of La Sportiva, was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony was held on Friday, May 22nd at the ADI Design Museum in Milan, during the 29th edition of the award, dedicated to recognizing excellence in Italian design.
The jury recognized Lorenzo Delladio as the very embodiment of the historic values of the Compasso d’Oro, founded in 1954 to celebrate design as a driver of cultural and social change, dedicating this motivation to him:
A courageous captain in facing the challenges of conquering the highest peaks and developing the family business, he led the Trentino-based company with unparalleled determination, becoming an international benchmark for all mountain lovers and professionals. A world leader in the sports system and Italian entrepreneurship, he has always combined great passion, innovation, and a sense of responsibility toward the local area and the mountain community in his industrial operations, which remain deeply rooted in Val di Fiemme today.
La Sportiva’s vision between innovation and tradition
Under Delladio’s guidance, La Sportiva has succeeded in combining manufacturing ingenuity and the most advanced technological innovation with a deep artisan tradition.
It is from this balance that La Sportiva tools take shape, designed to ensure maximum safety and functionality in the most extreme conditions and at the same time capable of establishing themselves over time as globally recognized design icons, redefining the standards of climbing, mountain running and mountaineering.
Lorenzo Delladio’s statements
“Receiving the Compasso d’Oro for Lifetime Achievement is an honor I wish to share with La Sportiva and the entire Val di Fiemme community.”
“This award recognizes the determination with which we have led the company on the international market, demonstrating that design is not just aesthetics, but also a concrete response to extreme conditions, where functionality means safety first and foremost.”
Lorenzo Delladio
For Lorenzo Delladio and the company, receiving this historic recognition represents a special opportunity to thank its employees and stakeholders, who contribute every day to the development of a true culture of high-altitude design, capable of innovating while remaining proudly faithful to its artisanal roots.
